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Articles by Joanne Poh

In my previous life, I was a property lawyer who spent most of my time struggling to get out of bed or stuck in peak hour traffic. These days, as a freelance commercial writer, I work in bed, on the beach, in parks and at cafes, all while being really frugal. I like helping other people save money so they can stop living lives they don't like.

3 Benefits of Internships That Have Nothing to Do With Getting a Job There
Career
3 Benefits of Internships That Have Nothing to Do With Getting a Job There
I've met university students with resumes that were five pages long. These guys tried to cram in at least two or three internships during their long h...
22 September 2015
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Juggle Work and Kids Better
Family
3 Ways Singaporean Parents Can Juggle Work and Kids Better
Despite the government recently increasing the amount of cash incentives open to Singaporean parents, the number one complaint of new parents on my Fa...
22 September 2015
3 Typical Singaporean Travellers and How They Can Save Money
Travel
3 Typical Singaporean Travellers and How They Can Save Money
I have yet to meet a Singaporean who hates travelling—mainly because for us, going to a foreign country can mean making a mere 30 minute drive across...
21 September 2015
Is Online Grocery Shopping in Singapore Cheaper Than Going To a Supermarket?
Shopping
Is Online Grocery Shopping in Singapore Cheaper Than Going To a Supermarket?
We Singaporeans are addicted to convenience. I've almost forgotten what it feels like to have to step into the abyss of a shopping mall because I now...
21 September 2015
3 Reasons Singapore SMEs Should Welcome, Not Discourage, Parental Leave
Career
3 Reasons Singapore SMEs Should Welcome, Not Discourage, Parental Leave
It looks like the government's going all out this year to convince Singaporeans to have kids. The national paternity leave allowance just got raised t...
18 September 2015
5 Travel Destinations Singaporeans Think Are Expensive But Can Be Surprisingly Cheap
Travel
5 Travel Destinations Singaporeans Think Are Expensive But Can Be Surprisingly Cheap
Most Singaporeans think of Bangkok, KL, Phuket or Penang when they want an inexpensive vacation. Everything else, by default, is expensive—people balk...
18 September 2015
3 Ways Young, Unmarried Singaporeans Can Benefit From Moving Out of the Family Home
Opinion
3 Ways Young, Unmarried Singaporeans Can Benefit From Moving Out of the Family Home
Pragmatic Singaporeans usually live with their parents until they get married, and some even continue doing so after tying the knot. While the reasons...
17 September 2015
How to Make Sure You're Getting Your Money's Worth When Hiring a Tutor For Your Child
Family
How to Make Sure You're Getting Your Money's Worth When Hiring a Tutor For Your Child
If you're a Singaporean parent, there's a 70% chance you'll be enrolling your kid in tuition at some point in their lives. However, despite such high...
17 September 2015
3 Things You Should NOT Do When You Get a Windfall
Opinion
3 Things You Should NOT Do When You Get a Windfall
Judging by the number of people praying for Toto and 4D numbers at temples all over Singapore, a lot of people here are hoping for some windfall luck,...
15 September 2015
3 Reasons Singaporeans Might Consider Buying a Condo as Their First Home
Property
3 Reasons Singaporeans Might Consider Buying a Condo as Their First Home
Let's face it, many Singaporeans choose to buy condos over HDB flats because of perceived prestige and in pursuit of the hallowed five Cs. But unfortu...
11 September 2015